110 volts amp

[fabiomurillo]

Hi,
my name is Fabio, I'm new to this forum, so hello to everybody
hopfully I'll be a new member of the Diezel family very soon too!!

on februar I'll travel to germany (I live in Brazil) and want to get
a VH4 head or an Einstein Combom (haven't decided yet).

My question is:
Here in brazil we run 110volts. Is it possible to run the amp at 110volts?
or should they be "special ordered" units?
if so, how/where should I order it?

thanks

PS> sorry my bad english

 

[Peter Diezel]

Fabio,

if You read my English we should have a brotherhood.
We have 120 Volt versions should work in Brazil.

Please teach me some about Your language

 

[hunter]

say Peter, why do some amp makers offer multiple voltages switchable (old Marshalls, Splawn, Egnater, ...) but most don't?

Is it a means to control arbitrage and protect the importers or is it technically very complex or sound-wise compromising to tap transformers at multiple voltage points and make them switchable?

 

[fabiomurillo]

Hi Peter,

and do you have 120volts units in stock? or should I special order it before?
because, as I said, I haven't decided yet wich one to buy (vh4 or einstein, or maybe both... ,
I would like to do some side by side test.

another question, where can I buy the amp? direct from you, or should I
look for a dealer?

"Grande Abraço"

Fabio

 

[Peter Diezel]

It´s better to buy it from USA, because of the warranty.

 

[Peter Diezel]

say Peter, why do some amp makers offer multiple voltages switchable (old Marshalls, Splawn, Egnater, ...) but most don't?

Is it a means to control arbitrage and protect the importers or is it technically very complex or sound-wise compromising to tap transformers at multiple voltage points and make them switchable?

Some distributors don´t want that the people buy from Europe.

 

[fabiomurillo]

It´s better to buy it from USA, because of the warranty.

The problem is that import taxes and fees here in brazil are very high (more than 70% !!)
but if I buy the amp in europe (while I'm there) and bring it with me, I don't have to pay the taxes.
not to mention the shipping cost, if I buy from a US dealer, the shipping cost to brazil will be almost as expensive as the amp....

that's why I want to buy it there in europe, and bring it with me

 

[hunter]

say Peter, why do some amp makers offer multiple voltages switchable (old Marshalls, Splawn, Egnater, ...) but most don't?

Is it a means to control arbitrage and protect the importers or is it technically very complex or sound-wise compromising to tap transformers at multiple voltage points and make them switchable?

Some distributors don´t want that the people buy from Europe.

I understand. I think if their added profit margin is so high that private persons would even take the effort of buying abroad and having it shipped through customs etc, the dealers/distributors take too much.

Actually I think you should g*** a s*** and just sell direct world wide at a fair price and make the voltage switchable.

I have studied economics and if you ask me, the model of protectionist governments is completely outdated, consumers should do EVERYTHING to put pressure on their governments to support free trade, like we have it inside Europe. What's the point of protectionist customs policies in times of internet, ebay and global realtime communication? Imagine Peter if you could sell your amps at your production cost + 20% for profit and other cost? No customs and retail and 2nd tier margin, wow, guitarists all over the world could afford all the bouteek gear and still have money left to feed their kids

 

[fabiomurillo]

say Peter, why do some amp makers offer multiple voltages switchable (old Marshalls, Splawn, Egnater, ...) but most don't?

Is it a means to control arbitrage and protect the importers or is it technically very complex or sound-wise compromising to tap transformers at multiple voltage points and make them switchable?

Some distributors don´t want that the people buy from Europe.

I understand. I think if their added profit margin is so high that private persons would even take the effort of buying abroad and having it shipped through customs etc, the dealers/distributors take too much.

Actually I think you should g*** a s*** and just sell direct world wide at a fair price and make the voltage switchable.

I have studied economics and if you ask me, the model of protectionist governments is completely outdated, consumers should do EVERYTHING to put pressure on their governments to support free trade, like we have it inside Europe. What's the point of protectionist customs policies in times of internet, ebay and global realtime communication? Imagine Peter if you could sell your amps at your production cost + 20% for profit and other cost? No customs and retail and 2nd tier margin, wow, guitarists all over the world could afford all the bouteek gear and still have money left to feed their kids

I totaly agree with you, but I think the problem here in Brazil is even worst.
the high import customs and taxes don't have just a protectionist purpose here in Brazil,
they are one more way that the corrupt goverment have found to get money from the people.
companys don't have to pay such high import taxes.
If I told you how much taxes and tributes we pay here, you would cry...

but again,
Peter, should the 120volts amp be special ordered?
how should I do that?

thanks!!

Fabio

 

[Peter Diezel]

Send me an email while You are in Europe

 

[fabiomurillo]

Hi Peter,
sorry disturbing again, but I don't have your email... haven't found anywhere.
can you email me at:

fabiomurillo[at]ajato.com.br or
fabiomurillo[at]hotmail.com


Thanks

 

[Peter Diezel]

peterdiezel (at) diezelamplification.com